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IIC Herfordshire 2012 - 04 February 2012
At the IIC in Hertfordshire the weekend over 240 people where put
through their paces by the Technical Committee of the ITF.  Their where
over 70 Black belts from 4th Degree upwards which included 10 Masters
and a lot of blackbelts from 3rd degree down from all over Europe, among
them where our own Master from the INTA,  Master Brendan O Toole 8th
degree  and Master Val Douglas 7th degree  a great weekend was had by
everyone and it was great to meet up with friends from all over Europe
to shared a common goal. Looking forward to the next one on May in
Livingston Scotland. Checkout the photos in the gallery.
 
Saturday 10th December grading results available on the website - 15 December 2011
The grading results are now available on the website, to view just login and select the "grading results" tab above the "student" tab.
 
Black Belt Grading Kilkenny 4/12/11 - 06 December 2011
Congratulations to all the boys over the weekend, we had the largest number of people grading from any club.The atmosphere was electric as a parent and as a spectator.  

Let's start with the juniors,
We had Daniel Stewart, Sean Smyth, Ciaran Clancy and Paul Stewart who were awarded their first degree black belts.Then we had Mr Mark Boylan who was awarded his third degree black belt. Would you believe his last grading was 22/24 years ago...and he still has the speed of a leopard in his legs! Well done to Mr Gareth Curran who was awarded his fourth Degree.

A special mention to Mr Nigel Stobie and his son Donnchadh who where awarded sixth and first degree respectively.There must be great excitement in the Stobie household.

I think it is a worthy achievement for Master Douglas and Ms Nicole Douglas to bring the boys from the Little dragons to their first degree in Tae Kwon Do. The work done by the instructors and the students is a great credit to them.

Rising to the next level shows character, commitment, dedication and discipline that are attributes of a noble person.

We should all take great pride in our club and the achievements we make along the way.. 









 
INTA 2011 National Tournament - Kilkenny - 02 November 2011
I have just uploaded the photos from the INTA 2011 national tournament. We hope all the participants and the parents enjoyed the day. Well done to all who took part, it was great to see the skills and enthusium of the students. The next tournament will be in March for the International so we look forward to seeing you there.

 
  
Grading Results available for the 26th Sept - 28 September 2011
Hi, grading results are now available, just login and select the Grading Results tab over the Student tab. You must be a registered user in order to view the results. Well done to all.
 
July Grading results available - Login to view results - 27 July 2011
Grading Results 
MDTS Summer Camp - 16 July 2011
Well, its been a fantastic week for the first MDTS summer camp. The weather was great and the Greenhills and Adamstown students had a ball.
Never was so much variety packed into a fun 5 day activity summer camp. They had army camp, athletics, Aussie rules, soccer, obstacle course and yes, Tae kwon as well for good measure.The T-shirts says it all, "I survived...".

Well done to all who attended, from speaking to some of the students they said that it was the best summer camp ever. Not surprising really as Master Douglas ran a smooth and action packed programme with his two assistant black belt coaches, Nicole Douglas and Declan McDonnell.

Master Douglas I think that you and your team need a holiday now!

We also had Master Brendan O Toole 8th Dan attend for one of the days which the students really appreciated.
 
Finally well done to all who graded at the end of the 5 days.

To all the students - We hope you had a great time, learnt loads and made new friends in the camp, we look foward to seeing you again in 2012 summer camp.

Check out the photos under the Gallery tab or the video under the video tab. 
Pattern Videos updated - 08 July 2011
All patterns up to 4th Degree are now available. 
Adamstown Grading Results - 06 July 2011
For those of you who graded in Adamstown on the 2nd June the results are now posted on the Grading tab. This is only visible when you login on the Students tab.
 
Black Belt Grading June 2011 - 12 June 2011
Hot off the press from the June Black Belt Grading.Well done to Stephen Lawlor for attaining his 2nd degree and Stephen Keogh, Valerie Hanley and Nula Curran for attaining their 1st Degree black belt. Checkout the gallery or our Facebook page. 
Rush and MDTS friendly interclub challenge - 09 June 2011
We had a great evening of entertainment with our good friends from Rush. Thank you Ann and Lucia Mc Carty for accepting the invite (it was a small bit overdue in coming!). You have a great spirited club.

Part of the M50 was blocked for a while due to the amount of support traveling with their club.

Special mention to Karen, Aisling and Dee for providing the food on the night. Always nice to have a bit of grub during the break!

Finally well done to all the participants who took part, it was a pleasure to see the level and enthusiasm from the kids. It will really stand to them in the future. Parents take a bow!!

The photos have been upload to the pubic site so that our friends from Rush can access as well.

Enjoy 
May Junior Grading - 06 May 2011
Hi all, We have some cracking photos from the May grading in our members area. There are some models in the making.... watch this space!. Special thanks to Dee Smyth for taking the photos. I hope you all enjoy them and if you need the original for printing please email me and I can send you on the proper size file. Tom Smyth. tom.smyth@personal-options.com  
March Grading photos in members area - 10 April 2011
Sorry for the delay, the photos for the March grading are now available in the members photo area. 
Cork Tournament 15th May. - 28 March 2011

Next tournament is on Sunday the 15th May in the Little island Sports complex, Cork.
This is a friendly competition for colour grades, for more information see the attached pdf document located at the bottom of this page


 
Scotland International Tournament 10th Sept 2011 - 28 March 2011
Put this in your calendar.....Scotland in September.
TKD Sport International Competition. the Location is Bells sport Center,Perth,Scotland 
Saturday 10th September 2011;  ( more information to follow) 
March grading results available in members area - 01 March 2011
  
An insight into WTF training - 25 February 2011
Many thanks to Mr Mark Boylan for showing us different aspects of WTF (World Taekwondo Federation) training and techniques. Both the juniors and seniors enjoyed the different style of sparring. Check out the junior photos in the members area and the seniors in the public photo gallery. read more ...
INTA International Tournament 2011. - 12 February 2011
Well done to all who participated in the second largest Tae Kwon Do tournament run in Europe this year. The venue was Tallaght s Basketball Arena and it was run on the 5th and 6th February.
We had over 370 participants from Scotland, Sweden, England and Ireland over the two days. Competition was tough as this is an international tournament and all want to win!
It was a great event to watch as a spectator and I hope you all enjoyed the two days. The experience gained will really stand to all competitors and those of you who won a medal(s) should be very proud as they were well sought after.

 I have uploaded some photographs, more will follow......

A special mention to Master Douglas as the Tournament director and to his committee, their time and energy in running such programs is a real credit to the organisation.

Here's looking to the next tournament which will be the INTA Irish Open. Date to be decided in the next few weeks.


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Grading Results 31st Jan now available for members - 02 February 2011
click here read more ...
2011 Black Belt Grading - 18 January 2011
Congratulations to Ronan Minogue and Adrian Smith in attaining their first degree black belt, Ray Curran and Sean Heneghan to second degree and Tom Smyth to third degree.

The grading was done by Master Gerry Martin 7th Degree, Master Brendan O Toole 8th Degree and Master Val Douglas 7th Degree. read more ...
2010 Student of the year award - 12 January 2011
Congratulations to Caolan Curran for winning the 2010 student of the year award. This is by far the most prized achievement for any student as it requires dedication and application over the full year. Caolan has applied himself both physically and mentally throughout the year..... well done for raising the bar for 2011! read more ...
Mr Stephen Kohlman receiving his 1st degree certification - 29 December 2010
Congratulations to Mr Stephen Kohlman on receiving his 1st degree certification from Master Val Douglas.
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Rush Inter-club Competition - 27 November 2010
Well done to all who participated in the Rush inter-club competition hosted by Ann and Lucia Mc Carty and Master Val Douglas. We had 25 sparring sessions lasting 90 seconds and in some cases we had a few "sudden death"rounds, sounds dangerous but it really means another 30 seconds or the first person to score in extra time!

The purpose of these inter-club competitions is to give the students experience before the major international and national competitions. So once again well done and we hope you enjoyed the experience and the trophies!

Check out the photos in our photo gallery. read more ...
Portarlington Tae Kwon do Challenge - 26 November 2010
On the 13th November we had a friendly inter-club challenge between Portarlington, Adamstown and Green Hills tae kwon do schools. Master Douglas and Mr. Nigel Stobie judged the inter-club competition.We had 37 members from yellow tip to Red belt competed in 19 sparring bouts; prizes were awarded for 1st & 2nd place. All members gained valuable sparring experience especially those who had not yet had the opportunity to enter competition.Many thanks to all the family members who came along to support the participants as it really made the day extra special for them. A big thank you to all of the Portarlington families for providing the wonderful refreshments on the day, the sambos, cakes, buns and hot drinks went down a treat!We would also like to mention the ring judges and express our thanks for officiating, Mr. Tomas Smyth, Mr. Ray Curran, Mr. Sean Heneghan & Mr. Jason Floody.Looking forward to the next one. read more ...
Photos from the Kickathon - updated - 14 May 2010
Hi, check out some of the photos that were taken at the kickathon. Some of you were so fast that camera could not keep up!
 
Are you a Facebook user? - 14 May 2010
If you are then check out our site, just added today so it will build as time goes by. Add comments and give input as to what you would like to see on the site and on our facebook page.
 
Look for "TKD Greenhills" ( it's the only format Facebook would accept!)
 
Some little dragons moving to Junior Tae Kwon Do updated - - 05 May 2010
 Well, Thursday 6th May is a big day for some of our little dragons who will be moving to the junior Tae Kwon Do class. They have worked really hard on their stances, blocks, kicks and exercises and now they get promoted to the formal curriculum. Well done little dragons and remember, the class starts at 7.30pm!!
 
Photos available from May Colour Belt Grading - updated - 02 May 2010
Well done to all who successfully completed their grading examination on Saturday 1st May in the Adamstown Tae Kwon Do center.  Check the photo gallery for some of the snaps!!
 
Photos from INTA technical Seminar - Maynooth updated - 27 April 2010
The photos are now in our photo gallery from the INTA technical seminar which was held in Maynooth on April 10th and 11th April. We had a great turn out over the two days and as the photos show a great learning experience also. Many thanks to the three masters , Mr Brendan O'Toole 8th Degree, Master Val Douglas 7th Degree and Master Gerry Martin 7th Degree for running such an insightful program. The knowledge gained will increase the consistency and technical ability of the art in Ireland.
 
Have a look at the photos in the "Photo Gallery" and see who you can pick out from our club!
 
PS the next one will be held in Cork on September 25th and 26th.
 
 
Instructors course on 9th May in CYMS Hall co. Kildare updated - 27 April 2010
 The next Instructors course is being held on the 9th May in the CYMS Hall County Kildare.
 
11th INTA International Open - 22 March 2010
Congratulations to all who attended the 11th INTA International open held in the Tallaght Basketball Arena on 13th and 14th March. We had over 600 competitors from eight countries over the two days. This was by far the largest event that we have ever ran.
Check out the photos...
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Templeogue Tae kwon Do moves to Greenhills Tae Kwon Do School - 01 March 2010
It's official!! we have moved our training location and changed our name from February 2010. We are now located just off Greenhills road in the newly built Tallaght Athletics clubhouse next door to Westpark Fitness Gym. 
 
Our name has changed to Greenhills Tae Kwon Do under the stewardship of Master Val Douglas 7th degree black belt.


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The Greenhills Tae Kwon Do grading results will be advertised here from 2011. This page is only viewable by registered students.

 

Name

Grade

Result

 Level

Mihir Chakrapani

Yellow Belt

Green Tag

O

David Rus

Yellow Tag

Yellow  belt

O

Allister Mc Kinley

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Jack Mc Kinley

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Alex Carolan

White belt

Yellow Tag               

O

Conor Moore

White belt

Yellow Tag               

L

Kris Arcilla

White belt

Yellow Tag               

O

Jyothin Joseph

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Jamin Joseph

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Gurvir Singh

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Pavel  Kielbasa

White belt

Yellow Tag               

O

Daniel Heather

White belt

Yellow Tag              

O

Stephen Steward

White belt

Yellow Tag               

O

  
 
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CHOONG-JANG is the pseudonym given to General Kim Duk Ryang who lived during the Lee Dynasty, 14th century. This pattern ends with a left-hand attack to symbolize the tragedy of his death at 27 in prison before he was able to reach full maturity.

 

CHOONG-JANG
Movements - 52
Ready Posture - CLOSED READY STANCE A

1. Move the right foot to A to form a sitting stance toward D while executing a side front block with the right inner forearm and extending the left forearm side-downward.

2. Execute a side front block with the left inner forearm extending the right forearm side downward while maintaining a sitting stance toward D.

3. Bring the right foot to the left foot forming a closed stance toward D while executing an angle punch with the left fist. Perform in slow motion.

4. Move the left foot to D to form a left walking stance toward while executing a high thrust to D with the right double finger.

5. Move the right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward while executing a high thrust to D with the left double finger.

6. Execute a front strike to D with the right back fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward D.

7. Move the left foot to D forming a left walking stance toward D while executing a rising block with the left forearm.

8. Move the right foot to D to form a right walking stance toward D at the same time executing a middle punch to D with the right fist.

9. Move the right foot to C turning counter clockwise and then slide to C to form a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

10. Execute a low front snap kick to D with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 9.

11. Lower the right foot to D forming a right low stance toward D while executing a high thrust to D with the right flat finger tip.

12. Execute a high turning kick to D with the right foot supporting the body with both hands and the left knee.

13. Lower the right foot to D and then execute a high punch to D with the right fist while pressing the ground with the left palm.

14. Move the left foot to D turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward C while thrusting to D with the left side elbow.

15. Move the left foot to C turning clockwise to form a left L-stance toward D at the same time executing a middle guarding block to D with the forearm.

16. Move the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a scooping block with the left palm.

17. Move the left foot to C forming a left L-stance toward D while executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand.

18. Execute a pressing block with an X-fist while forming a left walking stance toward C pivoting with the right foot.

19. Execute a low front snap kick to C with the right knee while pulling both hands in the opposite direction as if grabbing the opponent's leg.

20. Lower the right foot to C forming a right L-stance toward D while executing a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand.

21. Move the right foot to D in a sliding motion to form a right L-stance toward C while thrusting to D with the right side elbow.

22. Execute a middle guarding block to D with a knife-hand while forming a left L-stance toward D pivoting with the left foot.

23. Execute a middle side piercing kick to D with the right foot while pulling both hands in the opposite direction.

24. Lower the right foot to D and then execute a pressing block with a twin palm while forming a right rear foot stance toward C, pivoting with the right foot.

25. Move the right foot to C to form a right walking stance toward C while executing a high front block to C with the right outer forearm and then a high side strike to C with the right back fist, maintaining a right walking stance toward C.

26. Execute a high thrust to D with the left flat finger tip while forming a right L-stance toward D pivoting with the right foot.

27. Execute a low front snap kick to D with the right foot while bring the right palm on the left back hand.

28. Lower the right foot to D to form a left walking stance toward C pivoting with the left foot while thrusting to D with the right back elbow, placing the left side fist on the right fist. Perform in slow motion.

29. Execute a downward strike with the left back hand while forming a right L-stance toward C, pivoting with the right foot. Perform in a stamping motion.

30. Punch the left palm with the right fist while maintaining a right L-stance toward C.

31. Move the right foot to C in a stamping motion to form a left L-stance toward C while executing a downward strike with the right back hand.

32. Punch the right palm with the left fist while maintaining a left L-stance toward C.

33. Execute a middle outward strike to D with the left knife-hand while forming a right L-stance toward D, pivoting with the right foot. Perform in a stamping motion.

34. Execute a high side front strike to D with the right back fist striking the left palm with the right elbow while forming a left walking stance toward D, slipping the left foot.

35. Move the right foot to D forming a left L-stance toward D whi8le executing a middle outward strike to D with the right knife-hand. Perform in a stamping motion.

36. Execute a high side front strike to D with the left back fist striking the right palm with the left elbow while forming a right walking stance toward D, slipping the right foot.

37. Execute a low guarding block to C with a reverse knife-hand while forming a right L-stance toward C pivoting with the right foot.

38. Execute a right 9-shape block while forming a left walking stance toward C slipping the left foot.

39. Move the right foot to C forming a left L-stance toward C while executing a low guarding block to C with a reverse knife-hand.

40. Execute a left 9-shape block while forming a right walking stance toward C slipping the right foot.

41. Move the right foot to D forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a horizontal strike with a twin knife-hand.

42. Execute a high strike to C with the right arc-hand while maintaining a left walking stance toward C.

43. Execute a middle front snap kick to C with the right foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 42.

44. Lower the right foot to C forming a right walking stance toward C while executing a high strike to C with the left arc-hand.

45. Execute a middle front snap kick to C with the left foot keeping the position of the hands as they were in 44.

46. Lower the left foot to C forming a left walking stance toward C while executing a middle punch to C with the right fist.

47. Execute a middle punch to C with the left fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward c. Perform 46 and 47 in a fast motion.

48. Bring the right foot to the left foot to form a close stance toward C while executing a high crescent punch with a twin for-knuckle fist.

49. Move the left foot to B turning counter-clockwise to form a left walking stance toward B while executing a low block to B with the left knife-hand.

50. Execute a high punch to B with the right open fist while maintaining a left walking stance toward B.

51. Move the left foot on line AB forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a low block to A with the right Knife-hand.

52. Execute a high punch to A with the left open fist while maintaining a right walking stance toward A.

END: Bring the left foot back to a ready posture.

  
 

  
 
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